Black & Decker MX217 Use And Care Book Manual

Size: 19.685" x 17.5"6-Speed Mixer with Storage CaseBatidor de 6 velocidades conestuche de almacenamientoModelModelo❍MX217Please Read and Save this Use and Care BookIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed, including the following:❍ Read all instructions.❍ To protect against risk of electrical shock do not immersecord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.❍ Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used byor near children.❍ Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or takingoff parts and before cleaning.❍ Avoid contacting moving parts. Keep hands, hair and clothing– as well as spatulas and other utensils – away from beatersduring operation to reduce the risk of injury to persons, and/ordamage to the mixer.❍ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plugor after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped damagedin any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorizedservice facility for examination, repair or electrical ormechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-freenumber on the cover of this manual.❍ The use of attachments not recommended or sold by themanufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.❍ Do not use outdoors.❍ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.❍ Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.❍ Remove beaters from mixer before washing.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.This product is for household use only.POLARIZED PLUG (120 V Models Only)This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). Toreduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarizedoutlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse theplug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt tomodify the plug in any way.TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREWWarning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screwto prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are nouser-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorizedservice personnel.ELECTRICAL CORDa) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to beprovided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in ortripping over a longer cord.b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are availableand may be used if care is exercised in their use.c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cordor extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical ratingof the appliance,2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord shouldbe a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over thecountertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by childrenor tripped over.Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced byqualified personnel. In Latin America by, an authorized service center.2009/2-26-58E/SPrinted on recycled paper.Impreso en papel reciclado.USA/Canada 1-800-231-9786Mexico 01-800-714-2503www.prodprotect.com/applicaAccessories/Parts (USA/Canada)1-800-738-0245Register your product online atwww.prodprotect.com/applica,for a chance to WIN $100,000!For US residents onlyHow to UseThis product is for household use only.GETTING STARTED• Remove all packing material and any stickers.• Remove and save literature.• Wash professional-style wire beaters, spatula, dough hooks and whisk asinstructed in CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual.1. Be sure mixer is off and unplugged before inserting or removing attachments.• To insert wire beaters and dough hooks: Match beateror hook with the collar near its stem end to theillustration located near the opening (A). Push in beateror hook, rotating slightly if necessary, until it locks intoplace. Insert other beater into the second hole, alsorotating it if necessary, until it locks into place.• To insert whisk: The whisk attachment can be insertedinto either opening of the mixer. Gently push the whisk,rotating it slightly if necessary, until it locks into place.2. Plug cord into an outlet.3. Place ingredients to be mixed in a bowl. Holding the mixer by the handle, insertbeaters, hooks or whisk into center of food in bowl.4. Use the mixing guide below to select the correct speed (B)for the food you are mixing. Generally, it is best to starton the lowest speed (1), then increase speed with beatersimmersed in the food.5. Guide beaters/whisks continuously through the mixturefor uniform mixing. If you’d like to scrape the sides orbottom of bowl using a handheld utensil, be sure to turnspeed control switch off. Place mixer on heel rest so thatbatter will drip back into bowl.6. To remove beaters, hooks or whisk, push beater eject button (B).Caution: Be careful when ejecting the beaters, hooks or whisk since they comeout of the mixer quickly. You may want to eject them into bowl or into a sink.Using SpatulaThe spatula attachment is designed to scrape dry ingredients or batter from thebowl as you mix. Use it when mixing thin (pudding, pancake batter) to mediumbatters (cake mixes, muffins, frosting) and for whipping mashed potatoes. It isnot recommended when beating egg whites, whipping cream, or when mixingthick cookie dough. The spatula attachment should not be used with the whiskattachment.1. Be sure mixer is unplugged and the speed control switch is in the off position.Insert wire beaters into mixer.2. Hold mixer by handle with beaters facing forward. The spatula attachmentshould be positioned so spatula is to the right of the beaters.3. Weave the top of spatula attachment under left beatershaft and over right beater shaft. The word FRONT onattachment should face out from front of mixer. Snap theattachment onto beater shafts (C).4. As you mix, place front edge of spatula attachmentagainst side of bowl and move it forward slowly along sideof bowl to scrape away buildup and blend ingredients backinto beaters.Note: If the spatula attachment detaches during use, be sure to turn off mixerbefore attempting to reattach spatula to beaters.BMixing GuideUse the following guide for speed selections. Note: Start mixing at the lowest speed andgradually increase as needed. For best results, use whisk attachments to whip light, fluffymixtures, heavy cream, or eggs, at speed #5.SPEED FUNCTION USE1 (Low) Stir To stir dry ingredients and liquids together. To addchips, nuts, raisins to cookie dough or cake mix.2 (Low/Med) Combine To mix thin batters, such as waffles, muffins, andquick breads; to prepare puddings.3 (Medium) Mix To cream butter and sugar; to beat eggs into cookiedoughs and batters; to prepare cake mixes.4 (Med/High) Blend To mix cake batters, frostings and candy.5 (High) Beat To beat whole eggs, frozen desserts; to mix lightbatters like popovers.6 (Higher) Whip To whip cream and egg whites, to mash potatoes.Power Boost Use at any speed setting to get maximum power fortough mixing tasksMixing Tips1. For best results when beating egg whites, do not use an aluminum or plasticbowl. Use a stainless steel, copper, or glass bowl. Beat at the highest speed.2. For best results when whipping cream, chill the cream, beaters, and bowl. Startwith the lowest setting and gradually increase to whip (# 6) as the cream beginsto thicken.Note: For best volume when whipping cream, do not use the spatula attachment.Care and CleaningThis product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified servicepersonnel.1. Be sure speed control switch is in off position and cord is unplugged beforecleaning any part of mixer. Eject beaters, hooks or whisk attachments.2. The beaters, hooks or whisk attachments may be washed in warm, sudsy wateror in a dishwasher. Dry all parts thoroughly before storing.3. Clean the mixer or cord with a damp cloth. To remove stubborn spots, wipesurfaces with a cloth dampened in sudsy water or a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.Follow with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners on any part ofmixer as they can damage the finish.Storing The Mixer• To prolong the life of the unit, avoid jerking the power cord or straining it at theplug connection.• To store, coil cord in loops and secure it with attached cord tie. Do not wrap cordaround mixer.• Store unit and accessories in storage case.Power Boost1. The POWER BOOST button, located below speed control switch, lets youincrease mixing speed to the maximum power level from any setting. Whenyou feel mixer slowing down or straining in tough mixing tasks (such as mixingcookie dough), press POWER BOOST button.Note: Do not operate POWER BOOST button for more than 2 minutes.2. As soon as you release POWER BOOST button, mixer will return to your originalselected speed.AC1. Beater eject button2. Speed control switch3. Power boost button4. Comfort-Grip™ handle5. Heel rest† 6. Professional-style wire beaters (Part #MX217-01)† 7. Spatula (Part #MX217-02)† 8. Dough hooks (Part #MX217-03)† 9. Whisk (Part #MX217-04)†10. Storage case (Part #MX217-05)Note: † indicates consumer replaceable/removable partsProduct may vary slightly from what is illustrated.  NEED HELP?For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800number on the cover of this book. DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also,please DO NOT mail product back to the manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. Youmay also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.Two-Year Limited Warranty(Applies only in the United States and Canada)What does it cover?• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Applica’s liability will not exceedthe purchase price of the product.For how long?• Two years after the date of original purchase.What will we do to help you?• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factoryrefurbished.How do you get service?• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.• Check our on-line service site at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call our toll-free number,1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.What does your warranty not cover?• Damage from commercial use• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect• Products that have been modified in any way• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allowthe exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may notapply to you.)How does state law relate to this warranty?• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that varyfrom state to state or province to province.is a trademark of The Black & Decker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, USACopyright © 2009 Applica Consumer Products, Inc.

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